Kasowitz Benson Torres

Founded in 1993, Kasowitz Benson Torres has since grown to 10 offices in eight states. The firm is headquartered in New York City, where it also has the largest office. Additionally, it has lawyers in Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Newark, San Francisco, the Silicon Valley and Washington D.C.  

Focusses/specialisms  

The firm is known for its work in restructuring and insolvency and real estate. In real estate, the firm represents real estate developers, investors, lenders, REITs and property owners in matters including construction financing, joint ventures, acquisitions, mortgage loans, refinancing and development. Its clients work on residential, commercial and industrial developments, especially in New York. 

In restructuring and insolvency, the team represents debtors, creditors and trustees in financial restructurings, Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings among numerous industries.  

Key clients  

Key clients for the firm include GFI Capital, Midtown Equities, Arbor Realty Trust, iStar, Fred’s, the Renco Group, Fairfax Financial Holdings and TPG Capital.  

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)  

M&A  

“Aggressive, quick study/understanding of our industry, superb command of case law and litigation process. Nice, smart people.” 

Private equity 

“Kasowitz attorneys are extremely attentive and responsive. They are business minded advisors who advocated aggressively for the things we are focused, while maintaining a perfect balance of the legal issues.”